It is a condition of entry that all competitors read and abide by the following rules:
This event will br run under the Pony CLub Eventing Rules 2020 and 2021 Rule Changes www.pcuk.org
No horse or pony may compete more than once. Horses/ponies must be at least 5 years old. No one other than the competitor may ride the horse/pony at the event.
All horses/ponies must have been vaccinated against Equine Flu in the last 12 months but not within the 7 days clear preceding the event. All entries to be made in passport name - please bring passport as there will be spot checks on day
Horses/ponies must not be left tied unattended to a lorry/trailer at any time
Rider ages taken as of 1 january 2021
Only 2 persons (max) are permitted to attend to assist a rider, no additional spectators or family members please.
Hats must meet current Pony Club standardds and must be worn at all times when mounted with chinstrap fastened. Hats must be tagged with current aquamarine PC tag - please try to have your hat tagged by your Branch ahead of the event.
Body Protectors must be worn for the cross country phase but are optional for dressage and show jumping. The body protector must meet the BETA 2009 Level 3 standard ( purple label) or BETA 2018 Level 3 standard ( blue & black label) If using an air jacket a body protector must be worn underneath.
Hairnets to be worn if hair lenght is below the nape of the neck. No jewellery or piercings allowed.
The dressage test ,may be commanded in Class 3 PC70 only
If eliminated in the Show jumping phase you will only be allowed to go cross country if considered safe by the show jumping judges
Stopwatches are not permitted in PC70 and PC80
The judges' decision is final. Objections to be lodged with the Secretary in writing within 30 minutes, together with a deposit of £10.
The organisers reserve the right to alter or cancel classes
No mucking out of lorries/trailers. Please pick up dropiings and hay in the lorry park and take all litter home with you.
Dogs must be kept on SHORT leads. Please clear up after your dog.
LEGAL LIABILITY AND HEALTH & SAFETY
a) Save for the death or personal injury caused by negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or THe Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies , or the landlord or his tenant, accpets any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators. land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other personal property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever, Entries are only accepted on this basis.
b) The organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present at this event. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents. They must obey the instructions of the organsiers and all officials and stewards.